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Former New York Governor & Presidential Candidate George Pataki Endorses John Kasich for President

Today former New York Governor and presidential candidate George Pataki announced his support for Ohio Governor John Kasich's presidential campaign.

Pataki, who will serve as a national co-chair for Kasich for America, ended his own presidential bid at the end of 2015. Prior to his tenure as New York's 53rd Governor from 1995 to 2006, he served as Mayor of Peekskill and as a Member of the New York Assembly and Senate.

Said Pataki, "John Kasich is the candidate Americans can trust to revive our economy, strengthen our national defense and represent our great nation with dignity. His record of balancing the federal budget and propelling Ohio's economic turnaround speaks to his extraordinary ability to solve problems and bring people together. Today, John Kasich is only the Republican candidate who will defeat Hillary Clinton in the fall and at the end of the day is the most qualified to serve as President of the United States."

Said Kasich, "I'm thrilled to receive Governor Pataki's endorsement. George is a formidable leader who ran his campaign with great integrity. On the campaign trail in the Governor's home state of New York, I spoke recently about our choice between the path of optimism and unity on one side and the path of division and fear on the other. I deeply appreciate Governor Pataki's willingness to walk alongside us on the higher path."

Former North Carolina Congressman, Party Chairman & Huckabee Campaign Chair Bill Cobey Endorses John Kasich for President

Today former Congressman Bill Cobey, a veteran Republican leader and public official from North Carolina, announced he has joined Governor John Kasich's presidential campaign as a member of the Kasich for America Steering Committee.

Said Cobey, "While serving in Congress with John Kasich, I was able to observe firsthand his extraordinary ability and energy to get things done. John is a proven executive and legislative leader who will make an exceptional president. He has my enthusiastic support."

In addition to his service in Congress, where he represented North Carolina’s 4th District from 1985-87, Cobey has built one of his state’s most distinguished public service and political resumes. Currently serving as chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education and as a member of Gov. Pat McCrory’s education cabinet, he previously held two key cabinet secretary positions in former Gov. James Martin’s administration.

Cobey previously served as Governor Mike Huckabee's North Carolina Campaign Chair in 2008 and 2016. The Chapel Hill resident also served two terms as Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and was his party’s nominee for Lt. Governor in 1980. In the 2004 election, Cobey was a leading candidate for the Republican nomination for governor.

Said Kasich, "I'm grateful to my friend and former colleague Bill Cobey for his support. His extensive experience in North Carolina politics has given him an exceptional understanding of the issues that matters most to voters. I have no doubt that Bill will be an invaluable asset for our campaign going forward."

Note: "By voting for Kasich, New Hampshire can reward a candidate whose politics have been largely positive — and rebuke those candidates who have spent their campaign appealing to voters’ fears and biases."

The Boston Globe

"New Hampshire Republicans can do their party a critical service on Feb. 9 by voting for an experienced political figure with a record of results, and thus dealing a blow to the divisive, demagogic candidates running on nativism and other political simplicities.

The Globe urges them to support John Kasich, whose record as governor of Ohio shows him to be a pragmatic, fiscally responsible executive, but one who is also concerned with helping the poor. His success in that important swing state, and his record as a moderate conservative who is willing to compromise in pursuit of results, suggests he is the Republican hopeful most likely to be successful on the national stage.

By voting for Kasich, New Hampshire can reward a candidate whose politics have been largely positive — and rebuke those candidates who have spent their campaign appealing to voters’ fears and biases."

The Boston Globe's endorsement follows on the heels of six New Hampshire and Iowa newspapers' endorsements, including The Nashua Telegraph, Portsmouth Herald, Foster's Daily Democrat, Bow Times; Council Bluffs, Iowa Daily Nonpareil and the New Hampshire Valley News.

LINDSEY GRAHAM TO CAMPAIGN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN THIS WEEKEND *Updated

Alexandria, VA – Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 announced that Senator Lindsey Graham, accompanied by Senator John McCain, will campaign in New Hampshire this weekend where they will make stops in Dover, Londonderry, Plaistow and Manchester.The upcoming campaign swing will follow Senator Graham's strong performance in the CNN debate in Las Vegas today where he continues to be the leading voice on national security and defeating radical Islam.

LINDSEY GRAHAM TO CAMPAIGN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN THIS WEEKEND *UPDATED

Alexandria, VA – Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 announced that Senator Lindsey Graham, accompanied by Senator John McCain, will campaign in New Hampshire this weekend where he will make stops in Manchester, Tilton, Laconia, Hillsborough, Keene and Rindge.

Earlier today, Senators Graham and McCain joined CNN's New Day and MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the #GrahamPlan on how to destroy ISIL.

Wilmot, New HampshireSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21stWHO: Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCainWHAT: House Party Hosted by John & Sarah O'ConnorWHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. ETWHERE: Home of John & Sarah O'Connor 35 Wilmot Center Road Wilmot, NH

Alexandria, VA – Senator John McCain will join Senator Lindsey Graham on the campaign trail in New Hampshire this weekend where they will make stops in Manchester, Concord, Plymouth, Gilford, Dover, Exeter, Milford, Pembroke, Deering and Keene.

This will be the second trip to the Granite State with Senator McCain accompanying Senator Graham on the trail and comes after the Iran debate in the United States Senate.

NOTE: Senator Graham and Senator McCain will make an additional stop in Nashua tomorrow.